1. PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact:
Charlotte Donn
305-860-8451
charlotte.donn@vizcaya.org
KICKOFF PARTY FOR VIZCAYA’S ANNUAL “HAT LUNCHEON”
COMBINES FASHION WITH PRESERVATION
(MIAMI, February 12, 2016) – On February 9, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens held its
kickoff party for the 8th
Annual Preservation Luncheon, known informally as “The Hat
Luncheon” to be held at Vizcaya on March 1. More than 80 guests gathered at artefacto
in Coral Gables for an elegant reception, hosted by Christy and David Martin and Lais
Bacchi.
Throughout the evening, guests were treated to sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres while
selecting fashionable hats presented by Shapoh and jewelry presented by Lais Bacci
Jewelry for the Preservation Luncheon. Guests also reserved their tables for the
luncheon, the must-go event that attracts 300 guests from Miami, Palm Beach and New
York for a beautiful, stylish day including a champagne lunch and informal modeling in
Vizcaya’s European-style grounds.
The Preservation Luncheon raises funds to preserve and protect Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens for the community and future generations to come. Founded in 2009, the
luncheon is a friend-raiser and fund-raiser to support the preservation of Vizcaya.
Tickets can be purchased online. For more information about the Preservation
Luncheon, visit www.vizcayapreservation.org or email events@vizcaya.org.
Azamara Club Cruises has provided an exquisite voyage for two for auction at this
year’s luncheon. The winner of the ocean-view room can choose from anywhere
Azamara Club Cruises sails, with voyages ranging from three to 18 nights, and sailing to
203 ports, 68 countries and 5 continents. Azamara’s two intimate, 686-guest ships offer
a boutique European hotel ambience with extraordinary services, fine cuisine and wines
from around the world.
The 8th
Annual Vizcaya Preservation Luncheon’s Honorary Chair is Swanee DiMare and
Co-Chairs are Eilah Campbell-Beavers, Sonia Gibson, Linda Levy Goldberg, Barbara
Hevia, Daysi Johansson, Nicole Lozano, Christy Martin and Laura C. Munilla.
Committee members are Lesli Ann Brown, Suzy Buckley, Ana Hernandez, Carol
Iacovelli, Marile Lopez, Bronwyn Miller, Marisa Toccin, and Alexa Wolman.

2. This year’s Preservation Luncheon is sponsored by DiMare Fresh, Azamari Club
Cruises, AAA Travel, Yvel, Neiman Marcus, Zyr Russian Vodka, Dall’Armellina
Vineyards and Deering Wine.
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Links to high-resolution images (additional images available upon request)
Preservation Luncheon Committee 2016: Christy Martin, Bronwyn Miller, Nicole Lozano, Daysi
Johansson, Eilah Campbell-Beavers, Barbara Hevia, Lynda Levy Goldberg, Swanee DiMare, Suzy
Buckley-Woodward, Joel Hoffman, Laura C. Munilla, Sonia Gibson, Ana Hernandez, Lesli Ann
Brown
Joel Hoffman, Swanee DiMare
Christy Martin, Lais Bacchi, Joel Hoffman, Swanee DiMare
Suzy Buckley-Woodward
Willman Ramos, Lais Bacchi
Eilah Campbell-Beavers, Lynda Levy Goldberg
Barbara Hevia, Christy Martin, Daysi Johansson
Laura C. Munilla, Suzy Buckley-Woodward, Maria Zenoz
Bronwyn Miller, Irene Korge
Sonia Gibson, Miriam Salazar
Laurence Stott, Lydia Touzet
Ana Hernandez, Doris Llanes
Bernerd Garsen, Daisy Olivera
Barbara Hevia, Swanee DiMare

3. Swanee DiMare, Joel Hoffman, Daisy Olivera
Carol Iacovelli, Lynda Levy Goldberg
Christy Martin, Lais Bacchi, Laurence Stott
Miriam Salazar, Laura Robins, Ana Veiga Milton
Daisy Casuso, Lissette Fernandez, Iliana Mason, Doris Llanes
Eugenia Legorburu, Zayda Paz Hernandez, Seydel Cabrera
Luciana Riscala, Lais Bacchi, Mara Catafay
Lynne Marr
Patty Suarez, Ana Veiga Milton, Lynette Lorenzen
Pearl Baker-Katz, Lynda Levy Goldberg, Nicole Lozano
Pearl Baker-Katz, Suzy Buckley-Woodward, Nicole Lozano
ABOUT VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of
agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the
arts, history and the environment. Built between 1914 and 1922, Vizcaya is one of the most intact
remaining examples from this era in United States history, when the nation’s most successful
entrepreneurs built lavish estates inspired by the stately homes of Europe.
Vizcaya features a Main House, 10 acres of formal gardens, a rockland hammock (native forest),
mangrove shore, the Vizcaya Café and Shop presented by A Joy Wallace Catering, Design and Special
Events, and a historic village that will be restored for additional venues for programs and community
outreach. Located at 3251 South Miami Avenue, between Brickell Avenue and Coconut Grove, Vizcaya is
open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more
information, visit www.vizcaya.org.
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